2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx vs 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 326 | 487 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 176 | 32 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,500 mi | 74,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 51 | 292 |
| Steering | 185 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 40 | 75 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 67 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 39 |
| Seats | 39 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 36 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 44 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 24 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 11 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 46 |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.